For the first 1.2 km, enjoy a wide, rolling easy trail, with the odd peek-a-boo view to Upper Kananaskis Lake. Rawson Lake, Alberta, Canada. The Rawson Lake hike starts from the trail sign in the parking lot at the southwest shore of Upper Kananaskis Lake. Others offer only parking for trailheads. 314. save. Still my favorite backpacking trip to date. 494. You can also access this highway from Canmore. Overnight in Upper Kananaskis for my birthday ... A perfect reflection in a lake deep in the Peruvian Andes. Maroon Lake, Colorado Photographed in Kananaskis Country’s Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada on October 7th. report. Starting from the south side of Upper Kananaskis Lake, the well-travelled, wooded trail has a moderate incline (300 metres) and hugs Rawson Creek. 1. PICS. But once you pass the Sarrail Waterfall, easy is over. Water dropped from the upper lake in a 3-m-high waterfall, then fell in another cascade below the lower lake to form the Kananaskis River. In a hurry, these are the best hikes in the Kananaskis area. hide. 2. To reach Chester Lake, from the Upper Kananaskis Lake area, turn on to the Spray Lakes Road, Highway 742, which will take you into the Spray Valley. share. The first 15 minutes is flat, easy snowshoeing along the shoreline of Upper Kananaskis Lake with spectacular views to the mountains beyond. Some Kananaskis day use areas include amenities like picnic tables, firepits or picnic shelters. In the winter the trail also serves as one of Alberta’s best routes for snowshoeing. Bow Valley Area Calgary Power Ltd. (now TransAlta Utilities Corporation) began investigating the power potential of the lakes in 1912, but it was 1932 before the first dam was built on the upper lake. Best photogenic hike in Kananaskis: Bow River Loop Trail Best easy hike in Kananaskis for families with kids: Wedge Pond Loop Best day hike in Kananaskis: Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail Best winter hike in Kananaskis: Troll Falls, Grassi lakes Trail, and Grotto Canyon Trail Best Kananaskis hike for wildlife watching: Ptarmigan … Early winter at the Upper Kananaskis Lake. Photo by Dave Bloggs. Rawson Lake sits under the sheer cliffs of Mount Sarrail with breathtaking views all year. Upper Kananaskis Lake, along with the Lower Kananaskis Lake, is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.. It’s a steep climb, leading up through spruce forest and along Upper Kananaskis Lake. 7 comments. A touch of winter froze blades of a partially submerged mound of grass and laid down several sheets of snow on the peaks ringing the lake before autumn returned. The lake is part of a series of natural and man made lakes in the Kananaskis and Bow Valleys used for hydro electric power, flood control, and water reserves for the Bow River water users such as the city of Calgary.. 29 comments. The 300 metre climb through spruce forest to the lake is a stiff one. No overnight camping is allowed at any day use area. The trail to Rawson Lake starts simply enough. share. save. After crossing the bridge over Sarrail Creek Falls, look for … Posted by 6 days ago. 314. Upper Kananaskis Lake: A winter wonderland - See 214 traveler reviews, 143 candid photos, and great deals for Canmore, Canada, at Tripadvisor. Rujnica forest, Croatia. Please select the day use site name in the list below to see what facilties are available there. The hike to the lake is 9.2 km round-trip (5.7 miles) with 300 metres of height gain (984 feet.) 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